The inquisitive baby took a first walk at Orto Doidu zoo in Yakutsk aged three and a half months.

First polar bear born at zoo in 40 years separated from heartbroken mother as she gets set for new solo life.

Now standing almost two metres tall, zoo’s new arrival is beginning to win her battle for survival.

Stressed 3-month-old Glafira pulled by handler to sit down by the ballots and pose for photographers in Barnaul.

Zookeepers nurture cotton-top tamarin neglected by adults.

Thousands join online petition to stop famous polar bear cub being exiled to the other side of the world.

Little orphaned cubs given fresh chance after being rescued and then adopted and nurtured with the help of zoos and vets.

Big cat Leo80M - also called Nikolay - prepares for flight to Moscow and 'noble mission'.